Mr Harrison, 29, who went to Headlands School before qualifying from Teesside University with a law degree, is looking forward to the challenge in his first role as a fully qualified solicitor.

“This is an exciting opportunity and a really great chance to join one of the region’s largest and most well respected law firms,” said Mr Harrison, who has legal experience with East Riding Yorkshire Council and other local firms where he did a two-year training contract. He has a legal practice certificate from the College of Law, York.

Bill Waddington, director at Williamsons, which also has offices in Driffield and Hull, said: “John is a very talented, energetic and enthusiastic solicitor who will be able to represent clients to a very high standard and has good, in-depth knowledge of the Bridlington area and courts.

“He will also play an important role in the development of the Williamsons business as we expand the Bridlington office.”

Mr Harrison, who lives in Bridlington with his partner and their two young children, is a keen cricket fan and formerly played senior cricket at Bridlington CC and Scarborough CC.